<p>We start this episode with Jayne Thompson-Nolan stopping by to give us an update from the American Avalanche Association (A3). She highlights some of the initiatives and achievements from the last year, provides some member updates, and talks about opportunities for grants, scholarships, and continuing education.</p> <p><br /></p> <p>We then launch into an interview with IFMGA guide Evan Stevens. Evan is the owner of Zenith Mountain Guides in Squamish, BC. Originally from New York, Evan has always felt a strong pull to climbing and skiing and landed a job with the Utah Avalanche Center after completing college in Vermont. Evan reflects on some pivotal learning moments from some influential mentors during his time at the UAC. We chat about some of the similarities and differences in the structure of guide education and progression in the United States and Canada. Evan talks about the importance of understanding the resolution of the avalanche forecast that you may be utilizing to plan your day. He describes why he and one of his partners started a newsletter: T<em>he Weekly South Coast Ski Conditions Report</em> and how it can help local riders add value to the AvCan forecast.</p> <p><br /></p> <p>We hope you enjoy! </p> <p>Fill out our Listener survey <a href="https://forms.gle/fSMcEhbz1Vxymv2x7" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">here</a>. Thank you!</p> <p><br /></p> <p>This episode was made possible through the support of:</p> <p><a href="https://www.wyssenavalanche.com/en/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Wyssen Avalanche Control</a></p> <p><a href="www.gordini.com" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Gordini</a></p> <p><a href="www.opensnow.com" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">OpenSnow</a>: Use code Avalanche50 to receive 50% off your premium All Access subscription!</p> <p><a href="https://www.safeback.no/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Safeback</a></p> <p><br /></p> <p>Music: <a href="https://soundcloud.com/age-diamante" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Age Diamante</a></p> <p><br /></p> <p><a href="https://www.zenithguides.ca/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Zenith Mountain Guides</a></p>

The Avalanche Hour Podcast

The Avalanche Hour

A ski on either side of the border with Evan Stevens

NOV 1, 202489 MIN
The Avalanche Hour Podcast

A ski on either side of the border with Evan Stevens

NOV 1, 202489 MIN

Description

<p>We start this episode with Jayne Thompson-Nolan stopping by to give us an update from the American Avalanche Association (A3). She highlights some of the initiatives and achievements from the last year, provides some member updates, and talks about opportunities for grants, scholarships, and continuing education.</p> <p><br /></p> <p>We then launch into an interview with IFMGA guide Evan Stevens. Evan is the owner of Zenith Mountain Guides in Squamish, BC. Originally from New York, Evan has always felt a strong pull to climbing and skiing and landed a job with the Utah Avalanche Center after completing college in Vermont. Evan reflects on some pivotal learning moments from some influential mentors during his time at the UAC. We chat about some of the similarities and differences in the structure of guide education and progression in the United States and Canada. Evan talks about the importance of understanding the resolution of the avalanche forecast that you may be utilizing to plan your day. He describes why he and one of his partners started a newsletter: T<em>he Weekly South Coast Ski Conditions Report</em> and how it can help local riders add value to the AvCan forecast.</p> <p><br /></p> <p>We hope you enjoy! </p> <p>Fill out our Listener survey <a href="https://forms.gle/fSMcEhbz1Vxymv2x7" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">here</a>. Thank you!</p> <p><br /></p> <p>This episode was made possible through the support of:</p> <p><a href="https://www.wyssenavalanche.com/en/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Wyssen Avalanche Control</a></p> <p><a href="www.gordini.com" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Gordini</a></p> <p><a href="www.opensnow.com" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">OpenSnow</a>: Use code Avalanche50 to receive 50% off your premium All Access subscription!</p> <p><a href="https://www.safeback.no/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Safeback</a></p> <p><br /></p> <p>Music: <a href="https://soundcloud.com/age-diamante" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Age Diamante</a></p> <p><br /></p> <p><a href="https://www.zenithguides.ca/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Zenith Mountain Guides</a></p>